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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:19:43 +0300
Court sentences Russian journalist to 22 years in prison for high treason
Moscow court finds journalist Ivan Safronov guilty in espionage in favor of NATO country.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:15:24 +0300
Gas prices in Europe surge with halt in Nord Stream pipeline
Pipeline due to resume supply after Sept. 2 although Gazprom says it will remain closed.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:12:56 +0300
EU to face 'very challenging' weeks amid Russian pressure on economy, energy supply
Russia's energy sector to suffer from lack of EU technology investment, says bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:09:42 +0300
Türkiye says 3 more grain ships left Ukraine under Istanbul deal
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says National Defense Ministry.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:06:28 +0300
Türkiye, Azerbaijan start joint military drill
TurAz Qartalı 2022 in Azerbaijan will last until Sept. 16.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:00:37 +0300
Al Jazeera reporter likely killed mistakenly by soldier, says Israeli army
Army points to 'high possibility' of Shireen Abu Akleh being killed by Israeli gunfire by mistake during clashes with Palestinian gunmen.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:58:38 +0300
OPEC+ producers agreed to slightly cut output for October
Group to cut output by 100,000 barrels next month.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:55:52 +0300
Turkish president's Balkans visit will have 'calming, balancing impact': Bosniak leader
Erdogan, Türkiye have great role in maintaining peace, stability in Bosnia-Herzegovina, region, says chairman of Bosnia's Presidency.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:53:51 +0300
Russia blacklists 25 US citizens
American actor Sean Penn also on stop list, according to Foreign Ministry.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:52:27 +0300
UN mission has left Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Russian media
2 UN representatives to stay at Zaporizhzhia as observers.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:49:41 +0300
2 Russian Embassy staff killed in Kabul blast
Russian Foreign Ministry says embassy is in close contact with Afghan security services investigating incident.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:45:33 +0300
New Zealand opens residency program for workforce, refugees
Immigration minister says 1,500 refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq to be settled every year for next 3 years.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:37:49 +0300
Liz Truss becomes UK’s 3rd female premier, replacing Boris Johnson
Truss receives votes of more than 57% of party members to leave contender Rishi Sunak behind.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:11 +0300
Press agenda on September 05
Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:09:53 +0300
Multi-national military exercise kicks off in Jordan
Forces from 29 countries take part in Eager Lion 2022 exercise.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:07:43 +0300
Israel says pressuring US to prevent Iran nuclear deal
Israel's spy chief set to travel to Washington for talks on Iran nuclear file.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:05:41 +0300
China authorizes Livzon Pharma’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: Report
New protein-based vaccine to be used as booster jab, local media reports.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:01:18 +0300
Skyrocketing energy prices force many Dutch factories to shut down: Report
More manufacturers are expected to scale down their operations or shut down completely, economists say.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:59:39 +0300
Trump calls Biden 'enemy of the state' at rally
‘He's an enemy of the state, if you want to know the truth,’ says Donald Trump.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:57:59 +0300
112 killed in Sudan’s flash floods
UN says nearly 250,000 Sudanese affected by floods and heavy rains in Sudan since June.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:55:08 +0300
Sadrist lawmakers challenge resignations from Iraqi Parliament
73 MPs from Sadrist movement resigned in June amid standoff over formation of new government.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:53:56 +0300
Israel names new army chief
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi set to replace Aviv Kochavi as army chief in January 2023.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:52:15 +0300
Bangladesh protests repeated airspace violations by Myanmar
Foreign Ministry again summons Burmese ambassador after shells fired from Myanmar warplane fell inside Bangladesh.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:45:43 +0300
Thousands in Czech Republic protest rising energy bills, government’s Russia-Ukraine policy
70,000 gather in iconic square under 'Czech Republic in the first place'.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:44:04 +0300
Erdogan tells Putin Türkiye can play facilitating role on Ukraine nuclear plant
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discuss latest developments, bilateral relations over phone.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:42:28 +0300
International Atomic Energy Agency inspects Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Agency to maintain continued presence at plant.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:41:04 +0300
Wildfire kills 1, damages over 100 houses in northern Kazakhstan
Fire in northern Kostanay region spreads to adjacent villages, says Emergency Situations Ministry.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:39:35 +0300
US, Danish defense chiefs discuss ties, Ukraine in Washington meeting
Lloyd Austin reaffirms US support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:38:03 +0300
Iraqi parliament speaker calls for setting date for early elections
Tension runs high in Iraq over failure to form new government.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:35:49 +0300
Canadian spy smuggled me into Syria, says UK girl who joined Daesh/ISIS
Canadian asset moved Shamima Begum, 2 other girls to Syria in 2015, report says he was providing information to Canadian Embassy in Jordan.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:34:25 +0300
12 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
Grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports continue under observation of Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:32:42 +0300
World War II: Worst tragedy in human history
110M people mobilized for combat during massive war, with 60 countries around world involved

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:30:02 +0300
France rescues nearly 190 migrants trying to cross English Channel
French officials bring migrants back to shore as they sought to traverse English Channel, one of world's busiest shipping lanes, report French media.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:28:20 +0300
Romania wants to buy 18 Bayraktar drones from Türkiye
$299.6M purchase of drones, famed for their fight in Ukraine and other places requires approval of country’s parliament.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:26:22 +0300
Germany unveils new relief package amid record energy prices
Scholz announces $65B economic relief package to support people struggling with inflation, rising energy bills.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:20:55 +0300
Israeli high-tech in Turkish agriculture: Potential collaboration promises rich harvests
Israel can contribute in exporting high-tech to help Turkish agricultural field become much more modern, upgraded, say experts.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:03:45 +0300
Turkish president’s latest remarks on Greece get extensive coverage in Greek media
‘If you go too far, price will be heavy,’ Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns Greece.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:01:43 +0300
Press agenda on September 04
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:38:53 +0300
Bulgaria to more than double visa fee for Russian tourists
Sofia to raise visa fee for Russian tourists to over $79, says country's tourism minister.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:35:31 +0300
US condemns assassination attempt on Argentine vice president
'We stand with the Argentine government and people in rejecting violence and hate,' says top diplomat.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:34:05 +0300
Oil slick from half-sunken ship in Gibraltar reaches Spanish beach
Situation seems to be under control right now, says mayor of Spain’s La Linea.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:31:20 +0300
Measles outbreak claims nearly 2 dozen lives in Zambia
Hundreds of measles cases reported in different areas of Zambia in August.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:30:20 +0300
New monkeypox strain discovered in UK, patient hospitalized
No other cases identified as of Thursday, contact tracing currently being carried out.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:27:54 +0300
'Serbia counts on Türkiye's support for dialogue with Kosovo'
Talks with Türkiye's support will lead to mutually acceptable solution, ensure regional peace, says top Serbian diplomat.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:24:46 +0300
Ukraine engaging in 'nuclear terrorism' at Zaporizhzhia: Russia
Kyiv 'creating real threat of nuclear catastrophe in Europe,' says Russian defense minister.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:18:12 +0300
G7 leaders commit to finalizing price cap on Russian crude
Transport of sea-born Russian crude only allowed if oil and petroleum products are bought at or below price cap.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:15:47 +0300
Tunisian security forces kill 3 terrorists in Kasserine
3 terrorists from Caliphate Soldiers group killed, operations underway to pursue other terrorists.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:14:23 +0300
Germany says it cannot completely replace Russian gas
Berlin will continue to reduce its dependence, but ceasing all Russian gas imports would not be responsible move, says Chancellor Scholz.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:09:44 +0300
Finnish trial of investigative journalists 'unacceptable,' says Committee to Protect Journalists
Prosecution of 3 journalists 'will have a chilling effect on national security reporting in Finland,' CPJ Europe director says.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:08:06 +0300
Ukraine can become ‘green energy center’ for Europe, President Zelenskyy says
In video message to key Italian business forum, Zelenskyy says Ukraine can help stabilize Europe’s energy consumption.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:01:02 +0300
Türkiye says Greece's negative statements cannot harm ties with NATO
President Erdogan says NATO is strong with Türkiye, and Greece 'has no value' in alliance.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:54:05 +0300
1 more grain ship leaves Ukraine under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
9 more ships waiting to depart from Ukrainian ports due to unfavorable weather conditions, says National Defense Ministry.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:46:30 +0300
2 IAEA representatives to stay at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'on permanent basis': Russia
6 IAEA specialists will remain at nuclear power plant for 'a few more days,' says Russian ambassador.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:44:33 +0300
Myanmar military court sentences Suu Kyi to 3 years in jail for election fraud
Since military coup in February 2021, former State Counsellor gets 20 years in jail punishment on several counts.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:40:01 +0300
NASA postpones launch of Artemis I moon mission for 2nd time
‘Leak developed in supply side of 8-inch quick disconnect while attempting to transfer fuel to rocket,’ says US space agency.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:34:35 +0300
Death toll from Pakistan floods reaches 1,265
Another 57 people lose their lives in flood-related mishaps in last 24 hours, with aid flowing into country including from Türkiye.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:27:28 +0300
Swedish paper producer halts operation over increasing energy cost
Factory's annual electricity bill increased to $17.6M from $2.78M.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:25:10 +0300
Over 1.6 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products shipped under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
Shipments made in 1 month since July 22 signing of Istanbul Grain Deal.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:18:30 +0300
Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights in Germany
Pilots’ strike forces German air carrier to cancel nearly 800 flights planned for Friday.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:12:58 +0300
'If you go too far, price will be heavy,' Turkish president warns Greece
Athens' occupation of Aegean islands 'not our concern,' President Erdogan says, adding: 'When time comes, we will do what's necessary. As we say, all of a sudden, we can come overnight'.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:03 +0300
Press agenda on September 03
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:37:14 +0300
Time for South Asian nations to cooperate, prevent flood disasters
Recent floods in Pakistan and elsewhere highlight climate change is a threat to humanity with far-reaching consequences.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:34:02 +0300
Over 2,000 Chinese troops join Russian military drills
Vostok drills 2022 begin in Siberia's Far Eastern Military District, as well as in water areas and coastal zones of Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:31:22 +0300
UK citizen killed in Ukraine where he volunteered as medic
Sister of killed British citizen launches crowdfunding campaign to bring his body back to Britain.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:28:13 +0300
World's largest windfarm Hornsea 2 now fully operational
Offshore wind farm, located 89 km off UK's Yorkshire coast, comprises 165 wind turbines.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:26:05 +0300
Smartphone shipments expected to fall 6.5% this year with high inflation, weak demand
Largest drop predicted to come from China with 12.5%, according to International Data Corporation.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:21:37 +0300
Russian FM opposes reciprocal EU visa restrictions
Lavrov says Russia does not have to close itself to Europe.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:16:28 +0300
Chairman of Russian energy giant Lukoil dies in Moscow
Police say Ravil Maganov fell out of window of hospital where he was being treated.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:12:17 +0300
France, EU can cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says UN envoy
We are more than happy to cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says Nicolas de Riviere.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:10:09 +0300
5 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:08:13 +0300
Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia
Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:05:38 +0300
Türkiye’s 2nd 'Kindness Train' sets off with aid for flood-ravaged Pakistan
Train carrying 394 tons of aid leaves from Ankara.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:03:49 +0300
Russia, Iran to create cooperation mechanisms independent from West: Lavrov
2 countries working on integration of payment systems to facilitate financial transactions.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:49 +0300
Press agenda on September 01
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:34:06 +0300
UN committee finds Spain violated political rights of Catalan politicians
Spain denounced for suspending politicians from public duties before any convictions.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:31:10 +0300
World leaders express condolences over death of Gorbachev
Former Soviet president passed away Tuesday evening after 'serious and prolonged illness'.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:24:55 +0300
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at age 91
Gorbachev passed away this evening after 'serious and prolonged illness,' says hospital.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:22:55 +0300
EU top diplomats divided over ban on Russian tourist visas
Germany, France oppose proposal of Estonia, Latvia, Finland on restricting tourist visas for Russian nationals.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:21:23 +0300
Malaysia's ex-Premier Mahathir Mohamad hospitalized with COVID-19
97-year-old veteran leader admitted to National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, says his office.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:19:56 +0300
IAEA team leaves Kyiv for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Inspectors to spend 'a few days' at Europe's largest nuclear plant after 'explicit guarantees' from Russia, Ukraine.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:18:43 +0300
Zelenskyy urges Russian soldiers in Ukraine to flee for their lives
Occupiers should either flee or surrender, says Ukrainian leader.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:17:43 +0300
Japan further eases COVID-19 border controls for tourism
50,000 people to be allowed entry daily from Sept. 7, says Premier Kishida.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:14:16 +0300
Russia halts gas deliveries to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline
No gas flow would be available on pipeline that runs under Baltic Sea to Germany until Sept. 3, according to Gazprom.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:12:49 +0300
Russia expects IAEA visit to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant despite shelling
Kremlin spokesman says Moscow will monitor EU actions regarding ban for Schengen visas for Russians.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:10:58 +0300
UN says elections only way to break 'impasse' in Libya amid recent clashes
At least 32 people killed, 159 others injured in clashes, according to Libyan officials.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:02:53 +0300
Those who stir up unrest by harassment in Aegean Sea are pawns: Turkish president
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks come after Greece has increasingly harassed Turkish jets flying over Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Seas.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:31 +0300
Press agenda on August 31
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:58:24 +0300
Drought declared across South West England after prolonged dry conditions
Minimal rainfall, dry weather conditions have resulted in low river flows, affecting water systems.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:56:41 +0300
Major Turkish tech event begins in Black Sea province
6-day Teknofest features technology competitions in dozens of categories.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:55:37 +0300
Germany's inflation jumps to 7.9% in August
Figures above market forecast of 7.8%.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:54:23 +0300
EU’s Borrell hails Istanbul deal as 1st humanitarian grain shipment reaches Djibouti
EU defense ministers fail to reach agreement on sending military training mission to Ukraine.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:53:01 +0300
UN chief urges global community to help flood-affected Pakistan
Floods claim nearly 1,200 people's lives, destroy or damage more than a million houses since mid-June.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:51:30 +0300
Baku urges international pressure on Armenia to explain fate of missing Azerbaijanis
Nearly 3,900 Azerbaijanis missing since 1st Nagorno-Karabakh war, says foreign minister.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:50:02 +0300
Indian top court closes all proceedings in Gujarat riots, Babri Masjid demolition cases
All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat unhappy with Indian Supreme Court decisions.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:48:21 +0300
Portuguese health minister resigns amid healthcare system crisis
Pregnant woman recently died after being transferred away from hospital.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:45:16 +0300
Families of missing Bangladeshis dream of getting back loved ones with UN intervention
On International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, victims’ families call for commission under UN to probe cases.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:42:58 +0300
Iraq’s top court postpones session to dissolve parliament amid unrest
Court was to consider lawsuit demanding dissolution of parliament.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:41:08 +0300
Russia-Ukraine confidence building 'going well': Turkish foreign minister
Finding negotiated solution was easier in initial weeks of Ukraine war, says Mevlut Cavusoglu, adding that now, 'things have changed'.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:38:32 +0300
Ukrainian grain shipment bound for Ethiopia docks Djibouti port
Brave Commander 1st Horn of Africa-bound vessel from Ukraine since Istanbul grain export deal.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:37:08 +0300
Türkiye sends 4 planeloads of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan
Train carrying more relief materials also depart for Pakistan on Tuesday morning from Turkish capital Ankara, says announcement.



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